Revell Avro Lancaster B.III DAMBUSTER'S | 1/72 | Full build

Revell - Avro Lancaster B.III DAMBUSTER'S 1/72 full build, paint and weathering.
The most famous RAF heavy bomber of World War 2, more than 7,300 of the Avro Lancaster's were built.
This kit features the bouncing bomb which the Lancaster was converted to carry for a single night attack on four of the most important hydroelectric dams serving the Ruhr Valley industrial complex.
Products used in this build include:
Revell
Humbrol
Tamiya
Vallejo
Ammo
All products were purchased from North East Model Centre. northeastmodelcentre.co.uk/
#revell #scalemodel #british #ww2 #aircraft

[@hannahdriver560]

Love the bit at 14.15 where you go round panels with dark wash

[@markorollo.]

i'm not a modeller, no patience and a lack of talent for it, ive bought the odd ones but theyve always turned out average at best, i prefer the diecast ones like corgi's aviation archive series, but if i did buy one to really test my patience on and try to do a good job, but never to this level, it would be a Lancaster, the reason being i live only about a mile away from the old Avro factory in Chadderton, have done all my life, so its an aircraft that holds a special place for me.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

I must admit I almost gave up on this model due to some parts not being the best, pleased I kept going but I've heard the Airfix version is a better kit. I understand completely, living next to the old Avro factory where it all happened must be a good feeling. At some point I'll be doing an Avro Vulcan build. Thank you 👍

[@markorollo.]

@@MrWhiteScaleModels it is but theres a downside, even i didnt know about it for a long time, if you visited the area and didnt know what happened here there's nothing to show that it did, The road i live on and the road the factory is on both come off a roundabout, some kind of plaque or something there to say what was built there would be good, but nope, nothing.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

I agree, something to mark what it once was should be there considering the significance 👍

[@paulleach3612]

I spent several weeks of my youth building the Airfix one, in Middleton. You're right though, something really ought to be on the old site itself. (There did used to be a working man's club nearby that had a plaque.)

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

​@@paulleach3612 Did you find the Airfix version a good kit? I'm going to give it a go at some point. Cheers 👍

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

I forgot to add, the model was given a coat of matt varnish before fitting the canopy and the engine covers (underneath) were fitted......eventually.

[@BobMuir100]

First time viewer and I am impressed with your gentle touch/ control on both build and airbrushing, great work. With reference to the transfers did you consider using a third party set? Also is it possible to use these modern paint pens to complete the clear parts and save all the masking? I think it’s a great build. If you can do better well I would be ‘gob smacked’ lol Thanks Bob England PS I am a returnee after some 45 years and man has the hobby changed! I have yet to build as slowly acquiring all the stuff needed! I don’t want to start stop as I keep popping out to get this or that.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Hi there, it's something I wish I had done looked for a third party decal set but it wasn't until these decals had dried (overnight) I noticed the cloudy look. I should really of done a little more research into the original set and asked people who had built this kit. To be honest I complain about the masking but do quite enjoy it 😁 although I've never tried the paint pens I'll give them a shot at some point in future. Couple of areas I think if I'd of took my time a bit more I could of improved but overall apart from the decals I was happy enough with the outcome. Oh yes I know what you mean, when I started modelling it was because I noticed a decent kit for 15 quid and thought 'that's a cheap enough hobby, I'll start modelling'......down the line after buying all the things required I got a bit of a shock. That's one of my downfalls, I'll start a kit then realise into the build I'm out of Nato Black or thinners etc and have to keep going out to grab things. I could be a little more organised that's something I'm going to try and improve on. I wish you good luck with your builds mate 👍 thank you for the comment and watching the video.

[@abrahamzuniga606]

Friend, you have to put a transparent lacquer on the entire surface of the model, preferably acrylic, to allow better adhesion of the decals. After 24 hours, you put another layer of transparent lacquer, this time with a matte finish, and this way you will protect the decals.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Hello mate, yes I used a gloss varnish before and after applying the decals then a matt varnish at the end but was quite surprised when the decals still had the silvering effect. I think maybe next time I will look for an aftermarket set of decals. Thank you for your comment 👍 and thanks for the advice.

[@neilhaas]

Very nice bomber warplane Avro Lancaster B3 Dambusters nice work. This bomber fought against the Luftwaffe.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 it was the first Lancaster I built but definitely won't be the last 🔧

[@ZinzanModelling]

Dear Mr White, Thorough, methodical and detailed! Nicely done! Regards, Z

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you very much 👍

[@hannahdriver560]

I love this! This is fantastic!

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you! I appreciate it

[@paulsimmonds2030]

You have given me some nice ideas for my own build, albeit an Airfix standard bomber. It is always good to watch other modellers at work. Your video was well presented and your final result is a proud addition to any collection.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thanks very much 👍 Yeah 100% agree, great watching people at work with their builds. Good luck with yours 🔧

[@tallthinkev]

A little comment about weathering if I may. Saw a bloke making a Spitfire, and going heavy on the weathering, looked up the real plane, it only lasted two weeks in service. So not much chance of getting 'weathered'

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Yeah good point 👍 I like the heavy weathering on tanks but planes I like it light. I would of done a few more paint chips if I'd had the time but that would of been it. Cheers for the comment

[@vicdibujante52]

great work!!!!

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 I'm still working out where to put it, quite a large model

[@doolie1779]

Very nice job. I've built this kit, and really enjoyed it. Regarding the cloudiness (or silvering) of the clear areas on the decals, it looks like you may have been just a little timid with the gloss coat prior to decaling (it appeared to have a slight orange peel to the finish, which would create tiny air pockets beneath the decals, creating that silvery look). The key is not the shine of the clear coat, but rather the smoothness. I hope you don't mind a little friendly advice. Model on!

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you. I'll keep that in mind, usually I do coat the build generously (gloss coat) but given the size of this model some areas may be uneven. I appreciate the advice 👍 I prefer things pointed out to help me improve. Thanks again and cheers for watching 📺

[@rogergibb705]

You made a great finished model. The masking of the clear parts was excellent.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 🙂 Must admit I was slightly nervous peeling off that masking tape at the end

[@michaelvalenzuela2528]

OUTSTANDING!!!

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍

[@raymond7880]

Lots of skill and patience for an excellent rwault. I'm glad you used the old stretched sprue trick, which is as old as the hills, rather than some after market product.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 Patience was wearing thin at times but managed in the end. Yeah I quite enjoy the sprue trick, I think it was KZbin where I seen it done a while ago.

[@blakeyonthebuses]

Outstanding!

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍

[@marcblank3036]

Beautiful job. Maybe use gloss varnish, then apply decals followed by matt varnish?

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 yeah had the gloss varnish and left it 2 days before applying the decals. I think that's what frustrated me the most I followed the usual routine but no luck with these ones 😞 I'll be looking for an aftermarket decal set next time 😁

[@robertovella528]

Complimenti ottimo lavoro davvero 👏👏👏

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍

[@danielcgomez]

Very nice Build!

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 took a while but got there eventually

[@johntreloar8203]

Nice build, looks great.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 cheers for watching.

[@Thessalonikios7890]

Όταν το έφτιαχνα το 1976 η χαρά μου δεν περιγράφεται νόμιζα ότι ζούσα το 1945 και συμμετείχα στην αεροπορική επιδρομή αξέχαστα συνεσθηματα

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Definitely a pleasure to build and getting a glimpse of what these machines were like back then 👍

[@Ensign_Cthulhu]

"I'm not really happy with this", he says of a build that's light-years ahead of anything I ever managed... I always thought the turrets were supposed to go in as you closed the fuselage, so that they could sit in a groove and rotate.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

The main thing was the decals i was unhappy with, I still think about those and how disappointed I was......I'm a bit like that. Few areas maybe didn't show on camera but I thought could of turned out better. The turrets are meant to be held in place by a couple of parts but mine kept falling out. They sit in the correct place with the fuselage closed up but I superglued them as I was wither gonna break or lose them. I appreciate it 👍 thank you for the comment.

[@alancrowley7991]

Nice job....👌

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 had to have a few days break from modelling after that 😁

[@davidjarvis819]

Great build!! There seemed to be a lot of painted parts that were glued in after painting. Did you just use normal glue? I always struggle with this

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 I used superglue in most places and sometimes scratched a bit paint off where the parts would join together and used regular cement (if enough space to do this without it being visible). Cement doesn't work very well on painted surfaces.

[@organicpaul]

Looks good! Got one in the loft must build it.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Cheers 👍 I was maybe a bit harsh when saying "not the worst but not the best" bit of time and decent kit just terrible decals

[@organicpaul]

@@MrWhiteScaleModels thanks...noted!

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

Hi there! Nice build! I just got this kit last week, so your video is really helpful. About the decals: Applying a light clear gloss coat helps with decals, but you may not want to do that. And for the heavier Revell decals and alike, maybe try a stronger setting solution from Daco or Humbrol. You can also try using hotter water. New sub and FB follower! 😀

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 hope you enjoy your build. Yes the decals frustrated me, the model had a coat of gloss varnish 2 days beforehand. After I realised micro set & sol wasn't doing the trick I tried Humbrol Decalfix but still no luck 😞 To be honest usually when having problems with decals I always manage in the end but not this time unfortunately. I've never tried using hotter water so I'll keep that in mind 🙂 thanks for the advice, much appreciated. Cheers for subscribing also 👍

[@PennysPitstop]

Your brush control at 12:00 is spot on. IMO if your brush tip isnt dancing you are not doing it properly

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Cheers 👍 although there was a couple of mishaps with the brush I will admit

[@piper081147]

Great job! The only thing about this kit is that the u/side of the fuselage is completely wrong. The fairing at the rear of the bomb bay is incorrect. The Airfix kit has a truer representation of the actual fairing.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 👍 I'll definitely be having a go of the Airfix kit at some point, I've heard alot of good things about it. I had no idea about the u/side of the fuselage on this kit. Thanks for the info

[@PennysPitstop]

Amazing build. Why have I only just discovered your wonderful channel now?

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you 🙂 I appreciate that. Maybe down to me not having much of a clue on optimising youtube videos 😁 I'm learning still.

[@PennysPitstop]

Well carry on with this quality and you will soon be monetised. You will probably get there before me :)

[@bakkerem1967]

Is this an old kit ? When I was a child I built a 1:72 dambuster but I don't know the details anymore. Could have been this Revell kit though 🙂

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

The instructions say 2009 but I'm not sure if it's maybe an older kit re-boxed. I did get the feel of an old kit when building it. I read somewhere the Revell Avro Lancaster B1/3 in 1/72 (non Dambusters version) was a new tool 2007.

[@markfranks1329]

Really nice work and a pleasure to watch. My preferred scale is 1/48, and I have some of Tamiya's and HK's offerings in the stash. Now, these are large when completed, so you're wise to choose 1/72, particularly if space is tight. Not much chance of seeing you do HK's even larger 1/32 Lancs, then?😉 Again, nice job.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Thank you, I appreciate that 👍 It's not so much the space for me it's the 2 house cats I have who like to climb 😁 the smaller models I can fit on smaller shelves which the cats can't fit on top of so they don't even try. Bigger models I'd struggle but will sort something out in the near future. I've never built an HK model so will definitely give that a go at some point. Cheers 👍

[@markfranks1329]

@MrWhiteScaleModels You're most welcome. Yes, the dreaded feline issue😀. Know what you mean. Looking forward to future content.

[@duckman5642]

Can we do it all with a brush and matt varnish?

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

I've seen a couple of great videos of people brush painting this model, turned out nice. Only reason I add the gloss varnish is for the dark wash to flow along the panel lines easier. I add matt varnish on builds at the end before removing masking tape from canopy etc

[@markbailey3508]

Revell could have made this kit unbeatable if they had altered the wings to give them the dihedral they lacked

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

I agree definitely 👍 I did read an article online (with photos) someone had modified theirs to roughly the 7 degree angle which made a big improvement.

[@IHWKR]

Great video but if i may give a constructive criticism it would be that the background music is far too loud for your voice to be dubbed over it as It is a tad difficult to understand you otherwise. Maybe try lowering the volume of the music significantly.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Yes I must admit I'm not a fan of the control over the music mix in KZbin studio. For the next video I'll be adding music on my own editor before uploading and mixing it with the voiceover. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate any advice 👍

[@typhoon2827]

Don't beat yourself up about colour. It is very subjective and the pictures we have to go on have suffered all sorts of degredation over time. Even colours that have been preserved on original aircraft in 'unweathered' areas will have degraded because of their chemical composition. Also there were (and still are) variations between batches of colours to the same spec. Finally, how colours are captured and presented digitally can be variable too. So all in all, please yourself. I've tried all sorts for this RAF scheme and I'm not one for saying this is right and that's wrong but of all the aircraft done in this scheme, I've found Vallejo Model Air paints to be most pleasing to my eye despite prefering to use Tamiya paints. I'm currently trying to make the perfect ocean grey with that bluey tint which I know is a function of the photographs but one which I like to look at. Not having much luck though; either too blue or too monochrome. All good fun though. As for the model, yes, the Lancs drag on a bit and I have to have something else on the go at the same time. I also found that the waterslide transfers were poor no matter how much gloss coat and setting solution I used and it spolit it somewhat. I used some vinyl camo masks on the last one I did which were excellent and saved an evening. Mig stretchy rigging for the aerials. I'll be buying some after market transfers next time. I think you've got the antenna on the wrong way round; the instructions are wrong. The bulbous fairing part should be against the fuselage, but it's an easy fix.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Yes good point, I did come across a few photos of the same plane which looked a slightly different shade. But like you say alot of things can play a part in that - age, digital photo etc. Agreed 👍 some fun to be had mixing the paints, I was actually stood in the model shop holding the dark earth for 10 minutes wondering do I buy it or keep mixing. I'll give those Vallejo Model Air paints a go at some point, I've never used them before. I like the Ocean grey, a nice colour with that blue tint, I mixed some for the Spitfire I did but the result was maybe a bit too blue also. That did come to mind when finishing this model, I'd of liked to have another build on the go which I'll probably do next time and switch between the 2. Yes I'm still thinking about those decals 😁 if I'd of known I would of looked into some aftermarket but know for next time. I'm currently on with my next build (Airfix) and when putting a few of the decals on the inside it felt great having no issues. With the ones from this build still on my mind I had a bit of decalphobia I think. Thanks for the advice 👍 I appreciate it and good luck with mixing the Ocean grey I'm sure your result will be spot on in the near future.

[@typhoon2827]

@@MrWhiteScaleModels decalphobia 🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rictusmetallicus]

Is this the same kit i had more than 40 years ago? No, way too detailed.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

The instructions say 2009 but I did seem like an old kit when building it. I was reading something online says Revell released the Avro Lancaster B1/3 (non Dambusters version) in 2007 but not sure if this is the same tool.

[@raypurchase801]

Kits are too expensive these days.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Yeah I agree 👍 I was looking at a Spitfire 1/24 kit not long ago and got a bit of a shock

[@raypurchase801]

@@MrWhiteScaleModels Started with an Airfix Typhoon in a plastic bag from Woolworths. Half a crown (2/6, 12 1/2 p) pocket money. A new generation won't take up modelling at today's prices.

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

12 1/2p I understand why this used to be alot more popular. The 1/24 Spitfire I was looking at cost £95, I opted for another kit a quarter of the price. Also I miss Woolworths, I was in there every other day as a kid.

[@Jeff-cv4qn]

Nice work shame about the decals

[@MrWhiteScaleModels]

Cheers 👍 Yeah I still can't get over those decals 😔